Senior Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Senior Engineer

Job Description s: Responsible for the senior level physical design and implementation of large-scale, low power, and high-performance ASIC chips using TSMC’s advanced technologies. Specific duties include applying the principles of SoC (System on Chip) and high-speed low-power VLSI design to perform advanced chip physical design and implementation for TSMC’s advanced processing technology. Execute block level floor plan, clock tree synthesis, place and route, RC extraction (parasitic extraction), static timing analysis (STA) and timing closure.

Perform IR/EM (voltage drop analysis/electro-migration)/noise analysis and fixes. DRC/LVS/ERC clean up, and tape-out sign off using Perl/TCL language programming. Support customers in advanced chip implementation.

• Execute block level floor planning, clock tree synthesis, place and route, RC extraction, STA and timing closure.
• Perform IR/EM/Noise analysis and implement fixes.
• Conduct DRC/LVS/ERC cleanup and tape-out sign-off using Perl/TCL scripting.
• Support customers in advanced chip implementation.

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of VLSI and ASIC design including logic design, RTL design, layout design, and physical design; understanding of timing, power, performance, area, noise and crosstalk, process variation impact, planar and FINFET technologies.
• Experience with physical design verification such as LVS/DRC including CMOS design rules.
• Experience with EDI tools including Cadence Virtuoso, ICC2, and Tetramax; experience with EDI tool flow development using Python/TCL.

TSMC Technology, 2851 Junction Ave., San Jose, CA 95134, and various unanticipated locations.

156,853 /year to 160,000 /year
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As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry, the technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence, and a company advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology. TSMC supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with leading process technologies and design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry, with global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America.

In North America, TSMC maintains a strong sales and service organization that helps customers achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimized manufacturing capacity.

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, TSMC North America may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon TSMC North America obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.

TSMC North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please notify us at  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

At TSMC, your base pay is part of your total compensation package. This role typically pays a base salary between 156,853 /year to 160,000 /year. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires. Actual pay may be more or less. Total compensation includes market-competitive pay, allowances, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We offer development opportunities and programs.

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